Rice Free Whole30 Pineapple Lime Refresher
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh pineapple gets blended and strained into a silky juice, then hit with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of sea salt that somehow makes everything taste more alive. The salt is the secret weapon here — it balances the sweetness and sharpens the citrus in a way that feels almost fancy without any extra effort. Sparkling water brings the fizz, so every sip is light and lively rather than heavy or cloying. Grain-free living doesn't mean giving up fun drinks, and this one proves that point beautifully — no syrups, no additives, just clean whole ingredients doing all the work. A mint sprig and lime wheel on the rim make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a brunch spot. Make it for guests, make it for yourself on a Tuesday — either way, it disappears fast.
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2 servings
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (from about ½ small pineapple)
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- 2 lime wheels or wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Blend the pineapple chunks on high speed until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended pineapple through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup or pitcher, pressing the pulp firmly with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp. You should have about 3/4 to 1 cup of pineapple juice.
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